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Speech to Text in Claude

Speech-to-Text in Claude's website and desktop app

Voice-type prompts in Claude with 99%+ accuracy in 50+ languages.

3x faster than typing.

Edit and rewrite prompts with AI.

Try for free. No credit card required.

See how it works

How to use Voicy in Claude

Three simple steps. No training needed.

  1. 1. Download Voicy

    Install it on Mac, Windows, or Linux.

  2. 2. Open Claude

    Place your cursor in the prompt.

  3. 3. Start dictating

    Press your shortcut and speak. Voicy types for you.

The benefits of speech to text in Claude

Give Claude better context

Claude works best when your prompts include enough detail. Dictating with Voicy makes it easier to explain the background, constraints, examples, and desired output without stopping to type everything by hand.

Dictate, edit, then send

Voicy turns your speech into editable text inside Claude's prompt box. You can review the prompt, fix names or technical terms, and only send it when it says exactly what you meant.

Automatic punctuation for readable prompts

Long spoken prompts can become messy without punctuation. Voicy adds punctuation and formatting automatically, so Claude receives clearer instructions and you spend less time cleaning up the text.

Use the same voice workflow beyond Claude

The same Voicy workflow also works in Google Docs, Gmail, ChatGPT, Slack, and other writing fields, so you do not need a separate voice tool for every app.

Loved by thousands of users

Over 500 million words dictated with Voicy

CL Cobb
I've tried other products like it, and, so far, Voicy is the most user-friendly, and it really improves my workflow.
Pam Lang
This is the tool that I was looking for. It is amazing. I've gotten so lazy about typing anywhere. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this product!
Steve Moore
Voicy is an absolute game-changer! This voice-to-text extension delivers exceptional accuracy, capturing my words perfectly every time. The speed is impressive.
Victor Rodriguez
Almost instant replies from the creator, great support great app!
Crystal Willis
I love Voicy!! The extension and the desktop app have saved me so much time. I have tried several different voice-to-text apps. None of them compares to Voicy!
Magnus Gödde
I use it in combination with WhisperShortcut on my macOS. Works wonders.
Yurii L
Very helpful and convenient app, super easy to use, very, saves a ton of time on typing my thoughts because now I can just speak them, and get them noted down for me!
Alexander Samuel
Awesome tool, very reliable and fast to use. I highly recommend this tool.
Tosan Geoffrey
Awesome tool, now I don't have to write everything I want to say.
Parker Holland
Super useful and fast. Makes getting ideas on the page much easier.
Hrittik
Absolute accessibility lifesaver, thanks to the devs for building this it's a huge productivity boost, also far better and accurate than the native windows speech to text
Zeerak Nadeem Wyne
Damn! This was just the Speech to Text tool I was looking for. Its super fast and reliable, and works every time.
Jules Canlas
The best voice to text generator for every use! I don't like to type, so this is perfect!!!
Idin Sabahipour
Just got my new laptop and it was the first Chrome extension I installed.
Omar Hasan
Insane level of accuracy - I absolutely love it, huge time-saver getting my thoughts out!
Karthic Lokesh
Honestly one of the best tools I’ve used! It helps with my daily tasks, is impressively accurate, and saves me so much time.
Shellan Saling
This app has been an absolute lifesaver for me. I didn't know I needed this app until I started using it.
Rick Berry
I've been a Voicy user for nearly a year now and I see constant improvements being made, especially with the Windows app now being available. I am truly a believer.
Damien LLADO
I use the app every day, whenever I’m on something to do vibe coding. It’s really super convenient for me, it lets me stay in the flow. I really love this app.
Clint Groves
Voicy revolutionized how I interacted with AI and wrote long-form content.
Elliott Tong
This is a huge time saver! I am able to type pretty quick. But this literally lets my thoughts flow onto the screen, its incredible
Michael McCarthy
What made me most impressed is the very quick responses to questions and good solutions.

Works everywhere

Voicy works on all the websites and apps you use daily. This means you can use voice typing to write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.This means your voice can write emails, messages, documents, blog posts, etc.

OutlookWordGmailLinkedInSubstackMessenger
NotionChatGPTClaudeGoogle DocsTelegramDiscord
RedditHubSpotEvernoteMediumTrelloAsana

Privacy First

Nobody sees your transcripts except you. Turn on offline mode and your voice never leaves your computer.
Read our Privacy policy.

Automatic Punctuation

Voicy automatically adds perfect punctuation to your dictated text.
Zero typos, perfect grammar, perfect punctuation.

Voicy adds punctuation automatically

50+ languages

Voicy gives you over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech-to-text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.Over 99% accuracy in more than 50 languages, including speech to text in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, etc.

Privacy FAQs

Voicy is a privacy-focused speech-to-text app.
It adds advanced AI dictation to Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, and Chrome, while keeping your security and privacy in mind.

Can you read what I write with Voicy?

Nobody can read your transcripts or listen to your recordings.

Do you save my recordings and transcripts?

We do not store your transcripts or recordings anywhere in our database.

Where is my dictation stored?

Your transcripts are only stored on your device locally.

Can I use Voicy without internet?

Yes. On Mac, Windows, and Linux, offline mode transcribes on your computer, with no internet and nothing sent to our servers. It supports 25 languages.

Do you use my transcripts for research or to train an AI?

We do not use your recordings to train an AI model or for any other purpose. We do not store your transcripts or recordings at all.

Dictation on Android & iPhone

Voicy on Mobile

Never use Apple's or Android's annoying dictation again. Perfect dictation, 3x faster than typing.

  • 99% accuracy in 50 languages
  • Works in every app on Android & iOS
  • Automatic formatting and punctuation
Voicy dictation on AndroidVoicy dictation on iPhone

Where people dictate with Voicy

Emails

Voice-typing Emails

GmailOutlookYahoo MailApple MailProton MailSuperhuman& more

Dictate emails in every email app with Voicy. Write emails up to 3x faster with your voice thanks to:

  • 99% accuracy in 50 languages
  • Automatic punctuation + formatting
  • AI rewriting for professional emails
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Image showing speech to text for email with Voicy in the apple mail email app.

Writing & Documents

Dictating Documents

Microsoft WordGoogle DocsEvernoteNotionProton MailSuperhuman& more

Speech-to-text for all your documents, notes, and writings. Get your thoughts on paper faster with:

  • Near-perfect accuracy in 50 languages
  • AI rewriting & editing
  • Automatic cleanups and punctuation

Chats, team communication, AI prompts

Speech-to-text in all chats (Humans or AI)

WhatsAppSlackMicrosoft TeamsChatGPTGoogle GeminiClaude& more

Whether you're chatting with friends on WhatsApp, your colleagues on Slack or Teams, or your favorite AI on ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc., dictate your messages with Voicy.

  • 99% accurate in 50 languages
  • Lightning-fast dictation
  • AI rewriting & editing

Coding, terminals, vibe-coding

Talk to your terminal, or code in your IDE

VSCodeIntelliJCursorPyCharmCodexClaude Code& more

Use dictation in your TUI for commands, Claude Code, or Codex. Or voice-type in your favorite IDE for some fun coding (the vibe is optional)

  • Works in all terminals and IDEs
  • Write longer & better prompts in half the time
  • Understands coding terminology

Use cases

Google DocsGoogle Docs

Write Google Docs with your Voice

Use Speech-To-Text inside Google Docs to write documents in half the time.

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GmailGmail

Write emails with dictation in Gmail

Automatic punctuation and formatting help you write perfect emails!

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Microsoft WordMicrosoft Word

Dictate right in Word - works perfectly

Stuck on that first line to start your doc? Just speak it out and it's there.

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OutlookOutlook

Look out, Outlook Voice-to-Text is here!

Voicy works perfectly in all Outlook versions to help you dictate emails.

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NotionNotion

Take notes in Notion with your voice

Capture notes and ideas directly in Notion with voice dictation.

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ChatGPTChatGPT

Speech-to-text in ChatGPT

Dictate detailed prompts directly into ChatGPT.

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Accurate voice dictation for prompts in Claude

Claude is strongest when you give it detailed context, but typing long prompts can slow you down. With Voicy, you can speak your prompt naturally, turn it into clean text, review it, and send it to Claude when it is ready.

That makes Claude easier to use for brainstorming, writing, research, planning, and technical instructions. Instead of compressing your thoughts into a short typed prompt, you can explain the full situation out loud and let Voicy format it into readable text.

Use speech to text for Claude, not a live voice chat

Some people searching for Claude voice input want a live voice conversation. This page is about a different workflow: speech to text for Claude prompts. Voicy lets you dictate into Claude's text box, check the wording, and send the prompt yourself.

That review step matters for serious work. You can catch names, numbers, code references, client details, or private context before the prompt goes to Claude. It gives you speed without losing control over what you send.

Claude speech to text vs audio transcription

Voice input and audio transcription are related, but they are not the same job. If you want to speak a prompt into Claude, use Voicy dictation. If you have a recorded file that needs to become text, transcribe it first, then use Claude to summarize, rewrite, or analyze the transcript.

Voicy handles the speech-to-text step, and Claude handles the reasoning, rewriting, or analysis after the text is ready.

Use Voicy for everyday Claude prompts

When you are using Claude to write, research, summarize, plan, or think through an idea, Voicy helps you get longer prompts into the chat box without typing them by hand. Speak naturally, review the text, and send it when it is ready.

If you use Claude Code for coding work, that is a different workflow. Voicy can still help you dictate coding instructions, but terminal commands, CLI work, and developer setup are covered better on the dedicated Claude Code speech-to-text page.

Pricing

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FAQ

Can Claude transcribe audio?

Claude is not primarily a dedicated audio transcription app. If you want to turn recorded speech into text, use Voicy file upload transcription first, then paste or send the transcript to Claude for summarizing, rewriting, or analysis. If you want live voice input, Voicy also lets you dictate prompts directly into Claude's text box.

How much does Voicy cost for Claude voice input?

Voicy has a free trial so you can test Claude voice input before paying. Paid plans are $8.49/month, $82/year, or $260 lifetime, and the same account works across the Mac, Windows and Linux apps, the iPhone & Android app, and the extensions for Chrome, Edge, Brave and Opera.

Is Claude voice input with Voicy private?

Voicy does not store your recordings or transcriptions after processing. Standard transcription is cloud-based, so avoid dictating secrets or regulated data unless your own privacy and compliance requirements allow it, or use offline dictation in the desktop app to keep audio on your computer.

How do I use Claude voice input on desktop?

Install Voicy, open Claude in your browser, and use the Voicy microphone or keyboard shortcut in Claude's prompt box. Speak your prompt, stop recording, and Voicy inserts clean transcribed text so you can edit it before sending.

What is speech-to-text?

Speech-to-text technology has many names, including voice dictation, speech recognition, voice typing, and talk to text. It lets you write with your voice by turning spoken words into editable text.

Does Claude have voice input on desktop?

Partly. Claude has dictation and voice mode on mobile, and a Mac desktop dictation shortcut that's off by default. Voicy gives you one shortcut in Claude and every other app.

Can I use Voicy with Claude Code?

Yes. Voicy can help you dictate Claude Code instructions, debugging requests, and architecture notes, then review the text before sending it. For Claude Code's /voice and terminal dictation, see Claude Code speech to text.

What is the best speech-to-text app for Claude?

Several apps can help with Claude dictation, but Voicy is built for people who want one speech-to-text app across Claude, Gmail, Google Docs, ChatGPT, Slack, and other writing fields. It supports 50+ languages with auto-detection and includes AI writing commands beyond basic dictation. See how it compares as a Wispr Flow alternative.

What languages can I dictate to Claude with Voicy?

Voicy supports 50+ languages with automatic detection. You can dictate prompts to Claude in English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese, Arabic, and more without changing settings.